Let's make this birthday one to remember.

86 years old (Born on July 26, 1938)

Happy Birthday to the incredible Joanne Brackeen! From making history as the first female member of Art Blakey's legendary Jazz Messengers, you've always hit all the right notes—literally and figuratively. Your groundbreaking performances alongside jazz giants like Joe Henderson and Stan Getz continue to inspire musicians everywhere.

Joanne, your timeless talent proves that great music never goes out of style—and neither does a good sense of humor about birthdays! May this year bring you endless applause, joyful improvisations, and plenty more reasons for us fans to celebrate. Keep swinging those keys; you're truly one jazzy legend who only gets better with age!